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Autumn Burke
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 62nd district |
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| In office December 1, 2014 – January 31, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Steven Bradford |
| Succeeded by | Tina McKinnor |
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Autumn Roxanne Burke
November 23, 1973 Los Angeles County, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Colin Bonney (div.) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Yvonne Brathwaite Burke (mother) |
| Education | University of Southern California (BA) |
Autumn Roxanne Burke, born on November 23, 1973, is an American politician. She was a member of the California State Assembly, which is like a state-level parliament. She served from December 1, 2014, until January 31, 2022. As a member of the Democratic Party, she represented the 62nd Assembly District in California. This district covers parts of Los Angeles County, including the Westside and South Bay areas. She left her position on January 31, 2022.
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Autumn Burke's Public Service Career
Before she was elected to the Assembly in 2014, Autumn Burke worked as a realtor. She also helped businesses as a consultant. She took over the Assembly seat from Steven Bradford.
Family Background in Politics
Autumn Burke's mother is Yvonne Brathwaite Burke. Her mother was also a politician. She served in the Assembly and the U.S. Congress. She was also a supervisor for Los Angeles County. Yvonne Brathwaite Burke was the first member of Congress to have a baby while in office. That baby was Autumn. They even appeared together on the cover of Ebony magazine in March 1974.
Key Issues and Achievements
During her time in the Assembly, Autumn Burke worked on several important issues. She helped extend California's "Cap and Trade" program. This program helps control pollution and fight climate change. She also worked to make communities stronger against climate impacts. She focused on preventing wildfires and protecting reproductive health.
Burke also helped the state gain more money. She did this by working on a decision called South Dakota v. Wayfair. This decision changed how sales taxes are collected from online businesses. She also wrote a law in 2019. This law helped small businesses by giving them tax relief. It also provided more money for important state programs that help families.
Leadership Roles and Committees
Autumn Burke led several important groups in the Assembly. She was the chairwoman of the Committee on Revenue and Taxation. This committee deals with taxes. She also chaired the Select Committee on Career Technical Education. This committee focuses on preparing people for jobs in the 21st century.
She was also a member of other committees. These included committees on Accountability and Administrative Review, Banking and Finance, Health, and Utilities and Energy. She was part of the Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies. She also served on the State Allocation Board.
Burke was the vice-chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus. This group supports Black lawmakers and communities. She was also appointed to the Domestic Violence Advisory Council.
On February 1, 2022, Autumn Burke announced that she would not run for reelection.
